APRIL IS ROSACEA AWARENESS MONTH
TREAT ROSACEA WITH 3 SIMPLE STEPS
April is "Rosacea Awareness Month", here at asap headquarters we wanted to share with you our product recommendations and skincare tips for treating rosacea!
But first, What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes ongoing redness mainly on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. The skin on the surface can also present with underlying bumps, broken capillaries, pimples and feel hot to the touch. It is not known what the actual cause of rosacea is but we have a good knowledge of its many triggers, some include, high intensity exercise (like running) , spicy food, hot drinks, sun exposure, incorrect product use and environmental stress, to name but a few!! The good news is, we can manage rosacea and truly get great results. As always, consistency is key when treating a difficult skin condition. See below our top product recommendations for rosacea skin.
STEP 1 - CLEANSING
Keep it simple, do not over cleanse skin, use gentle clinical products with clean ingredients that are proven to remove impurities, excess oil and make up without stripping the skin's barrier of its natural and necessary moisture. We love, asap Gentle Cleansing Gel, packed with antioxidants and aloe vera, it's the perfect anti-inflammatory cleanser for sensitive and easily sensitised skin. You can use this product in the shower if desired, however do not wash your face directly under hot water as this can irritate sensitive skin.
STEP TWO - REPAIR & SOOTHE
Have you heard of Niacinamide? Otherwise known as vitamin B3, Niacinamide hydrates and soothes redness and inflammation whilst boosting the skin's immune system. It's a hero ingredient and widely recommended by leading Dermatologists as part of a good home care regimen for sensitive skins. Beat rosacea with asap Super B Complex Serum with a formulation of 13% niacinamide, B9 (folic acid), B5 (D-panthenol) & Hyaluronic acid, it's a recipe to boast about!
Apply this serum to the face, neck and chest area, morning and evening, to improve and maintain healthy skin. Follow with asap Soothing Gel or asap Ultimate Hydration for optimum results!
STEP 3 - PROTECT
Have you ever heard the saying "Life is short, try everything you dreamed about, oh, and don't forget your sunscreen" I meet people all the time that tell me they don't use a protective sunscreen in their homecare routine. Some of the most common responses are "I wear it when the sun is out " or " There is spf in my make up". Are you that person?
The long term benefits of sunscreen have been more than proven by scientists so our advice at asap headquarters is 'Wear Sunscreen', every day, all year long!! We trust asap 50+ SPF Hydrating Defence with its broad spectrum UVA, UVB and blue light protection, intensely hydrating with Hyaluronic acid and Turmeric, a potent antioxidant renown for its anti-inflammatory benefits to treat the symptoms of rosacea in the sun.This product is lightweight, easily absorbed & works great as a primer and moisturiser! A 3-in-1 product,simple yet effective.
